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Diopside and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Diopside and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Chrysoprase physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Diopside and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Diopside and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.